Global List of Ineligible Persons

The Athletics Integrity Unit has jurisdiction over International-Level Athletes and their Athlete Support Persons, World Athletics Officials and Member Federation Officials (limited to their dealings with World Athletics). On this page we publish a consolidated list of all persons serving a period of ineligibility in Athletics. This includes persons serving a period of ineligibility as a result of national level cases and decisions.

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*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 February 2026. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.

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Name Date of Birth Nationality Role Sex Discipline 1 Discipline 2 Infraction Date Sanction Ineligibile Until Disqualification Period Infraction Type ADRV Rules ADRV Notes Description
COOPER, Cary 23/04/1969 USA Athlete Discus Throws 20/07/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
ALSHATTI, Fatemah 28/08/2004 KUW Athlete F Jumps 01/01/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 01.01.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
KUZNETSOVA (ZYUGANOVA) Yekaterina 08/01/1991 RUS Athlete F Shot Put Throws 23/02/2013 2 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.13 to 04.03.13. Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
KIPKIRUI, Caroline Chepkoech 26/05/1994 KAZ Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/11/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 27.11.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
TALAM, Purity Jerono 18/10/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/11/2017 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Oxandrolone In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN
SCHERF, Lindsey 18/09/1986 USA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/12/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, USA
BAZDYREVA (MAKAROVA), Anastasiya 06/03/1992 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/12/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.17 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out of competition test, Ekaterinburg, RUS
AJAYI, Yinka 11/08/1997 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/12/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 23.12.21 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone Out-of-competition test, in Iowa, USA
SCHNEIDERS, Paula -- GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 3 years ineligibility -- Since 21.12.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
MUTUA, Agenes Mueni -- KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/12/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 03.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) & Trimetazidine In competiton test, at Amazing Thailand Half Marathon Bangkok presented by Toyota, Bangkok, THA
WONDEMAGEGN, Zerfe 26/02/2002 ETH Athlete F 3000m SC Jumps 22/08/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 22.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone ) In competiton test, in HUN
CANTARA, Rocio 04/01/1987 PER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 19.03.2023 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competiton test, at Maraton CAF 2023, Caracas, VEN
MAWIA, Lucy 22/12/1998 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 10/03/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 10.03.24 Doping Presence
Use
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competiton test, at Italian Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 8.0km, ITA
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Celestine 18/12/1995 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 09/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 09.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
DRASHTIBEN, Pravinbhai Chaudhari 16/08/2003 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 01/11/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 01.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) In competiton test, in 37th National Games, Goa, IND
SOLIYEVA, Farida 08/06/2001 UZB Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 13/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 13.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
meldonium In competiton test, at Asian Athletics Championships, Bangkok, THA
CHELANGAT, Rosemary 23/07/1978 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 16/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 16.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIPKOECH, Paskalia Chepkorir 22/12/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 29.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
deflazacort In competiton test, in KEN
ACHOL, Emmaculate Anyango 02/04/2000 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/02/2024 6 years ineligibility -- Since 03.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) & EPO in competiton test, at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, KEN
BENFARES, Sara 27/05/2001 GER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/09/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) Out-of-competition test, in GER
JEPTANUI, Jackline 24/09/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 10/03/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 10.03.24 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Nanjing Pukou Marathon, Nanjing, CHN
DE MELO TOMAZ, Caroline 29/07/1994 BRA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 27/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 27.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
oxandrolone Out-of-competition test, in BRA
JEPCHIRCHIR, Sophy 15/11/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 07/04/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 07.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Milano Marathon, Milano, ITA
YADAV, Neha 20/10/2001 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 27/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 27.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
mephentermine In competiton test, a Khelo India University Games 2023, IND
ROZI. 04/10/2001 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND
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